The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 vs Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
The Lakes Distillery
★ 5.00
£85
Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive
WhistlePig
★ 4.50
£105
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 | Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 52% | 56.3% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive
Quick verdict
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is better value at £85 vs £105.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £105)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Whistlepig?
Whistlepig 10 Year Old - Drinks By The Dram Exclusive is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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